Tottenham academy defender, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, has bid farewell to the club after eight years, announcing his departure through a heartfelt message on social media.

In his departure speech, Fagan-Walcott thanked everyone at Tottenham, including the staff and other players, for their assistance in advancing his football career.

He appreciated their contribution to his pursuit of his professional footballing dream and personal growth.

He wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter:

“The time has come for me to say goodbye after 8 years at Spurs,” he said.

“I would like to thank everyone at Spurs, including the staff and players, for helping me develop into the person I am today and realize a lifelong dream of playing professional football.”

“Wish everyone all the best.”

Fagan-Walcott was previously viewed as a bright academy prospect at Tottenham who might make the first team.

At the age of 18, he made his senior club debut in 2020 against RB Leipzig in a Champions League game. However, this was his one and only time playing for the first team.

The defender was loaned to Dundee United in 2021, however while there, he sustained a season-ending injury. Since then, injuries have impeded his progress, which has resulted in his exit from the team.

Fagan-Walcott will be hoping to resurrect his career away from Tottenham with a new beginning just around the corner. The team’s defensive line-up saw substantial changes over the summer as a number of players left on loans or made permanent transfers to other teams.

The center defender will be hopeful that a new beginning away from the team would enhance his career.

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His attack-focused style of play has completely changed a Tottenham team that under Conte last year appeared to lack any attacking confidence. The Italian, whose profession is creating stiff defensive groups, was unable to duplicate this achievement in north London.

Cristian Romero proved to be a wise acquisition, as the Argentine is now regarded as the defensive core of Tottenham. Postecoglou has the center-back operating at full capacity, and Romero has eliminated some of the hasty decisions from the previous season.

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